Now that both United and American Airlines have announced new routes to Auckland, hopefully award space will be easier to get. The new schedules haven’t been loaded yet but I am keeping an eye out for them.
Currently Air New Zealand is the only airline on this route and they have been very stingy with award space. If you are lucky, you may get economy but forget business class – and this is a 13 hour flight! Both airlines will be flying Dreamliners which are known for their superb business class but unfortunately very cramped economy class. The USD is still strong against the NZD & AUD so this is a very good time to plan a trip down under!
